Convection

Definition

The transfer of heat through the movement of a liquid or gas: warmer, less dense material rises and cooler, denser material sinks.

Used by Edexcel

Paper 1

Cooler, denser air tends to sink. This movement transfers energy by convection.
Revise: Atmospheric circulation

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GCSE Geography · key term

The transfer of heat through the movement of a liquid or gas: warmer, less dense material rises and cooler, denser material sinks.

Used by Edexcel

Paper 1

Cooler, denser air tends to sink. This movement transfers energy by convection.
Revise: Atmospheric circulation

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